Fisher has very strong ties to ownership in Dallas and New York; San Diego is the closest thing to a hometown team; and St. Louis' front office has ties to him as well, with Rams chief operating officer Kevin Demoff's father, Marv, being the coach's longtime agent.

Fisher was coach of the Titans from 1994 to 2010, posting a 142-120 record and leading the team to six playoff appearances, including the franchise's only Super Bowl trip in 1999.